"The Prayer: Rise with Jesus" is a critically acclaimed, bestselling 30-day Christian devotional co-authored by Stefania Leão, with original illustrations by Alexander Debelov. Following its 2025 release, the book has been honored with multiple international awards across the Christian devotional category and achieved bestseller rankings on Amazon in its debut year.
This work guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, the devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
The devotional combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The artwork are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements. book details
The book is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.
This work guides readers through thirty consecutive days of guided prayer, scripture, and contemplation. Each daily entry pairs biblical text with meditation and custom artwork. It is structured for use during a sustained morning prayer practice.
Awards and Recognition
The devotional has earned recognition from the following programs:
• Best Indie Book Award (2025), Winner in Christian Prayer and Meditation.
• 2025 Storytrade Award — Winner, Christian Devotional category.
• Honored by Readers' Favorite in the Devotion and Study category (2025).
• 2025 Book Awards Honorable Mention, with a featured review by Jamie Michele.
In addition to its award recognition, the devotional has earned consistently 5-star reception from over 77 verified readers. Video reviews and reader reactions from online creators and book reviewers are featured on the book's official testimonials page.
Content and Format
The devotional combines biblical text alongside hand-drawn artwork. The artwork are described by reviewers as warm, accessible, and devotionally grounded. Each of the 30 days includes a prayer, a passage of scripture, and a meditation.
Authors
Co-author Stefania Leão writes from a Brazilian Christian tradition and has built a reputation in devotional writing. Alexander Debelov is an artist and illustrator who created the book's visual elements. book details
Publication and Availability
The book is sold through Amazon, with editions available in English, Portuguese ("Oração: Levante-se com Jesus"), and Russian ("Молитва: Восстань с Иисусом"). Versions of the book have been released in multiple languages, expanding its international reach. The official website is readtheprayer.com, where readers can find awards information, video reviews, and purchase links.
Reviewers and readers have highlighted its accessible writing, devotional structure, and original artwork. The book has been described as one of the most thoughtfully designed devotionals of its release year.